Ballymena United prepares for season aiming to 'upset the applecart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney is gearing up for his first full season in charge, aiming to disrupt expectations in the Irish Premiership. After finishing ninth last season, the team has seen significant turnover with 10 new signings and 18 departures this summer. Kearney, who previously managed Coleraine for 14 years, believes his experience will be crucial as Ballymena looks to end a nine-year trophy drought. He expressed confidence in the squad's readiness, noting the notable changes as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •Oran Kearney enters his first full season with Ballymena United.
- •The team signed 10 new players and lost 18 this summer.
- •Ballymena finished ninth in the league last season.
- •Kearney hopes to leverage his past experience to achieve success.
- •Sky Blues aim to break a nine-year trophy drought.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Sky Blues out to 'upset the applecart' this season
"Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney says the side are "ready as possible to try and upset the apple cart" this year in the Irish Premiership.
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